This bill appropriates $500,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to support lead risk assessments for children with elevated blood lead levels. The funds are specifically allocated as grants to the Minneapolis Health Department and the St. Paul-Ramsey County Public Health Department, with each department receiving $250,000. The bill emphasizes that none of the appropriated funds may be used for administrative purposes by the commissioner of health.

The primary goal of this legislation is to enhance public health efforts in addressing lead exposure among children in Minnesota, particularly in the specified urban areas. By providing targeted financial support for lead risk assessments, the bill aims to facilitate early detection and intervention for children at risk of lead poisoning, thereby promoting better health outcomes in the affected communities.